I chose this essay because I agree with every word that the author says. The author speaks of both the obvious and the not so obvious. “On the surface, Harold and Maude is a delightful black comedy, but if you delve deeper you will find a compelling story about life and death.” “…It is obvious that he grew up in a sterile, unloving environment,” the author of the essay states about Harold. As you watch this movie, it quickly becomes obvious that this young man has lacked attention throughout his entire life. He craves attention-which is why he performs these so-called “acts of suicide.” His father is not mentioned throughout the entire movie, so he obviously lacked a father-bonded relationship in life and his mother never seemed to pay him any mind at all.
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This essay was very well put. It explores the reasoning behind all of Harolds strange tactics and shows the enlightenment through Maude.
I agree. The essay showed that Harold was not lost in life and Maude helped him find his way. Even though his life was hard and he had noone to turn to, he ran into her and life turned out worth living for him.
Being a parent is more than feeding, clothing and educating your children. You need to love your children. An integral part of being a parent is helping your children become well adjusted adults through example. Harold's mother only cared about herself and the image that her family portrayed about herself.
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